This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to provide greater flexibility in determining the salary of the lottery director. It specifies that the director's salary will be set by the Governor in an initial appointment letter, with the possibility of annual adjustments through subsequent letters, contingent upon the lottery's budget allocation. Additionally, the bill clarifies that no person may be appointed as lottery director if they have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude, and it maintains the requirement for the director to be a full-time position without engagement in other professions.

The bill also includes several qualifications for the lottery director, such as having a good reputation for honesty and integrity, passing a thorough background investigation, and being a U.S. citizen who must become a resident of West Virginia within 90 days of appointment. Furthermore, it states that the director and their executive secretary will not be eligible for civil service coverage. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the governance of the state lottery by allowing for more adaptable salary arrangements for its director.

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Introduced Version: 29-22-6